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Accused in art-fraud case to be prosecuted in Superior Court

Accused in art-fraud case to be prosecuted in Superior Court

Unusual move bypasses provincial court and overrides ability to have preliminary hearing; Group alleged to have made and sold fake paintings by renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
Area man charged with sexual assault of newly arrived Iranian women

Area man charged with sexual assault of newly arrived Iranian women

Victims reported they met an Iranian pastor online, and accepted his offer of assistance in coming to Canada, and a place to live when they arrived
Police looking to ID suspect in Tanger Outlets jewelry theft

Police looking to ID suspect in Tanger Outlets jewelry theft

Suspect might have been wearing prosthetic nose, police say
Police investigating house fire in Alliston

Police investigating house fire in Alliston

No injuries reported in Wednesday blaze on Tupper Street West
VIDEO: Police identify suspect vehicle in February shooting in Schomberg

VIDEO: Police identify suspect vehicle in February shooting in Schomberg

The victim continues to go through a lengthy recovery process, police said
South Simcoe police launch texting service for victims, callers

South Simcoe police launch texting service for victims, callers

Victims of crime, those who report incidents have option of receiving follow-up messages via text
Another arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case

Another arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case

A warrant remains outstanding for Deshawn Davis, but OPP arrested a 35-year-old Etobicoke resident earlier this week and laid kidnapping charges
Police cracking down on seatbelt infractions this weekend

Police cracking down on seatbelt infractions this weekend

'The life-saving benefits of wearing a seatbelt are irrefutable and remain your best chance of surviving a collision,' says OPP Commissioner
South Simcoe police mourn death of retired canine

South Simcoe police mourn death of retired canine

Chase died Monday at the age of 11
Human remains found at Essa Township residential fire scene

Human remains found at Essa Township residential fire scene

One adult transported to Toronto-area trauma centre remains in critical but stable condition